Can we decode the hidden physical health struggles of autism?

NCT ID NCT05886361

NEW Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study investigates the link between autism and physical symptoms like gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune diseases, and heart problems. Researchers will compare autistic individuals, people with anxiety or depression, and healthy controls to understand how these symptoms are experienced and reported. By integrating data from questionnaires on mood, personality, sensory processing, and quality of life, the study aims to uncover patterns that could improve healthcare for autistic people.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: This research could lead to better ways to recognize and address physical health issues in autistic people, potentially improving their overall health and lifespan.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all autistic individuals, and the questionnaires rely on self-reporting, which can be subjective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder autism spectrum disorder Depression Medically Unexplained Symptoms somatization disorder somatoform disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

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